Question

a nurse is caring for a group of clients in a long - term care facility. which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent health care - associated infections for these clients? (select all that apply.) place immunocompromised clients in the same room wash hands after removing gloves. use antimicrobial hand gel after refilling a clients water pitcher. clean the stethoscope with an antimicrobial wipe after obtaining vital signs. administer a prophylactic dose of anubiotics prior to discharge

Explanation:

• "Place immunocompromised clients in the same room": Immunocompromised clients are at higher risk of infection; placing them together increases cross - infection risk, so this is incorrect.
• "Wash hands after removing gloves": Gloves can be contaminated, and handwashing after glove removal is a standard infection - prevention practice, so this is correct.
• "Use antimicrobial hand gel after refilling a client’s water pitcher": Refilling a water pitcher may expose hands to contaminants, and using hand gel is an appropriate hand - hygiene measure, so this is correct.
• "Clean the stethoscope with an antimicrobial wipe after obtaining vital signs": Stethoscopes can transmit pathogens between clients, and cleaning them after use is a good infection - prevention practice, so this is correct.
• "Administer a prophylactic dose of antibiotics prior to discharge": Prophylactic antibiotics are not routinely given at discharge for infection prevention in this context and can contribute to antibiotic resistance, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Wash hands after removing gloves,
C. Use antimicrobial hand gel after refilling a client’s water pitcher,
D. Clean the stethoscope with an antimicrobial wipe after obtaining vital signs